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Earth Touch TV on Sling Freestream

Wildlife and factual entertainment producer Earth Touch is partnering with Sling Freestream to bring its premium FAST channel – Earth Touch TV – to the US streaming platform. The channel’s slate of natural history programming will soon be available on Sling Freestream, a FAST service that offers 600+ diverse live TV channels and on-demand shows […]

April 3, 2025

Pluto TV adds Just for Laughs GAGS channel

Paramount’s FAST service Pluto TV and Just For Entertainment Distribution have announced a deal between the two companies to bring the Just For Laughs FAST Channel to Canada, LatAm, Brazil, France, Italy, and the Nordic countries. The channel is now live in all markets. Viewers can tun in to the Just for Laughs GAGS channel […]

April 2, 2025

TCLtv+ adds 21 WBD FAST channels

TCLtv+, the streaming service from consumer electronics company TCL, has announced the launch of 21 FAST channels featuring content from Warner Bros Discovery (WBD). Beginning this April, the new channels will join the streaming service’s current FAST Channels and will includes classic scripted and unscripted series from WBD’s portfolio. The streaming service, which now includes […]

April 2, 2025

Mattel expands digital presence with full lineup of FAST channels

Mattel has officially launched its full lineup of FAST channels across current partnering platforms in the US, with more expansions planned for 2025 and beyond, as the company continues to expand its digital presence. The channels bring hours of family-friendly content to fans of Mattel’s iconic and beloved IP, offering easy access to popular shows […]

April 2, 2025

FAST Forward: The ad revolution shaping the future of streaming

The rise of streaming services has ushered in a new era of ad-free entertainment. But the days of uninterrupted viewing may be coming to an end—at least for some. Ads are increasingly making their way into our favourite shows, echoing the traditional TV ad models we once left behind in favour of subscription-based content. However, […]

April 1, 2025

WTFN, Nine launching Real Emergency channel

WTFN has agreed a deal with partner Nine to drive new revenue streams from global FAST and VoD platforms, starting with the creation of a new channel called Real Emergency. WTFN’s broadcast distribution arm, Fred Media, will launch the Real Emergency FAST channel, which will prominently feature two of the 9Network’s long-running returning series Paramedics […]

March 31, 2025

BBC Studios’ FAST channels debut on LG TVs in EMEA

BBC Studios and LG have announced the launch of six BBC Studios’ FAST channels on LG across Germany, France, Italy, Spain, the Nordics and the Netherlands. BBC FAST brands launching this week include: Top Gear (available on LG TVs in Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Nordics and the Netherlands) The ultimate destination for car enthusiasts who […]

March 27, 2025

LTN, Harmonic partner for FAST channel delivery

LTN and Harmonic have announced a new partnership empowering broadcasters, rights holders and networks to simplify linear streaming and live sports delivery while expanding distribution with enhanced flexibility and reach. LTN’s purpose-built for video global IP network and Harmonic’s trusted video processing, monetisation and delivery technologies provide customers with unified workflows to monetise new digital […]

March 27, 2025

Titan OS adds Red Bull TV FAST Channel

Titan OS, the Barcelona-based technology, entertainment and advertising company, has partnered with Red Bull to bring the Red Bull TV free streaming channel to viewers in Germany, the Netherlands and the Nordics. Red Bull TV showcases the best of action and extreme sports, featuring flagship live events, documentaries, and exclusive series that aim to capture […]

March 18, 2025

Report: CTV session lengths continue to plateau

Wurl, a specialist in the streaming TV industry, has published its latest iteration of The CTV Trends Report – a collection of data-driven insights into the forces shaping the connected TV (CTV) industry in the US. This quarter’s report includes historic metrics on Session Lengths, Hours of Viewing, Ad Load, and Ad Fill Rates, uncovering […]

March 17, 2025